I LOVE my Kahr.
But for the price difference, I would go for the Ruger.

The Kahr will be more accurate, it has a better barrel and better sights.
The Kahr will be higher quality, with more attention to detail.
I even think the Kahr has a better trigger.
But the Ruger is a very solid, and very reliable weapon.

Now if it were between a Ruger LCP and the Kahr PM9 . . .. no comparison. Kahr hands down.
But every time there is a 380 discussion, someone will suggest the Kel-Tec.
So lets see how many people jump in here to talk about a weapon that is illegal in California

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The LCP is legal in California for Law Enforcement Officers. It is also legal for a "civilian" to purchase through the private party transfer process. I haven't checked into the Kel-Tec but I believe the same law applies. Here is the section of the California Firearms Law:

The requirements for handguns to pass safety and functionality tests and to be listed in the Department of Justice’s official list of handguns certified as safe for sale in California do not apply to transactions involving the following:
• Private party transfers of handguns occurring through a firearms dealer. (Penal Code § 12132(a).)

So all I have to do is find an LEO who wants to sell their LCP or Kel-Tec and I'm in business.

Read the law again.
You can only buy a gun that is grandfathered in from a private individual.
Even if someone buys one in another state, and moves to Cali, they are not allowed to sell it to you. (unless you are a LEO)